, 1887-01-05

considered that the official denial of
General Boulangel'S alleged acquiescence
in the reduction of the estimates is a fur
Their evidence that war is near.
Dublin advices state that Mr.. John
Dillon has given bail pending an appeal.
1t is stated that Madagascar has secured
a loan from tho Compton EscOmpte Of
Paris.
Two hundred travellers are reported to
nave persisted in the snow in various parts
Of Germany.
New York, January 2nd.-The Marquis
of Harrington has informed the Marquis OF
Salisbury that, after consultation with MIR.
Goschen, he was unwilling to enter the
Cabinet, but will cordially support the
Government.
1t is understood that the Marquis of
Salisbury has fully explained his pro-
gramme to the Marquis of Harrington.
The revenue for the year shows an increase
of over 5000, 900 sterling.
1t is semi. officially announced that the
Ri. Hon. Edward StanhOpe will take the
Office of Chancellor of the Exchequer, the
Earl of CarnarvOn succeeding him as
Colonial Secretary. There are numberless
speculaUions as to the probable appoint
ments, but they are chiefly guesses,
Lord Randolph Churchill offered to
return, provided the Marquis of Salisbury
would support completely the proposed
reforms, but these conditions were refused
in such a manner as to widen the
breach.
1t is alleged that the Marquis of
Salisbury has asked Mr.. GOschen to accept
the Exchequer, and that the latter is cOn-
sidering.
Lord Harrington declares he would be
willing to Join a coalition cabinet i'll the
event of the Ministry resigning.
Paris news states that NJ. Goblet has
informed the Stock brokers of that city
that he is not expecting war.
In the Sligo prosecutions, all Catholic
iurymen having been challenged, the
Counsel at once withdrew.
Gable between st. Vincent and Grenada
repaired, restoring duplicate system to all
West Indian Islands south OF Porto Rico.
New York, January 3rd. "A terrible fire,
lasting Is minutes, has occurred in tie
Peoples Park, Madras, during which 300
persons were burned to death.
The "~Standard', in an editorial, says
that Mr.. Gladstone is aware OF the confer
ence between Mr.. Morley and Mr.. Chamber
lain. and declares that neither of them are
able to alter his opinion respecting the
policy OF establishing u Parliament at
Dublin.
Mr.. Gladstone, writing to q new Scotch
paper, sympAthizing in the object of the
paper, refers to the early internal dislOca-
ton in the Ministry as inducing tho
resignation of Lord Randolph Churchill,
and adds that the Liberals can afford to
wait TRANQUILITY.
The " Post" announces that Mr.. Goschen
has accepted the CHARACTERISTIC Of tho
Exchequer, but urges the Marquis of
Salisbury not to abandon .the hope OF
reconciling Lord Randolph Churchill.
Mr.. Morley and Sir William Harcourt
have held an interview with Mr.. Goschen,
bringing with them Mr.. GladstOne's advice
not to abandon the Liberal party.
The 8Oth anniversary of the Kaiser'S
entrance into the army was celebrated
with great enthusiasm.
The Paris press unanimously commend
NJ. Goblet's peaceful speech to the
Brokers.
M. Gr6vy, in the course of a New Years
speech, stated that diplomats affirmed that
there was a hope of maintaining peace.
London, January 3rd.-Sugar in stock on
the 25th ulto. was 100000 tons. Last year
$4,000,